Q3224A STACKER SECTION [1] Composition PS114 (stacker door PS) Pusher plate Stacker door M107 (pusher motor) PS110 (upper limit PS) PS108 (exit PS) PS112 (pusher PS) 2 UNIT EXPLANATION Vertical conveyance roller Timing belt MS3 (stacker MS3) PS113 (stacker full PS) PS111 (lower limit PS) MS4 (stacker MS4) M106 (holder motor) Holder plate [2] Mechanisms rotates to move the holder plate downward. Furthermore, the pusher plate moves forward after the specified period of time to push the newly ejected booklet out of the booklet ejection path. Thus, the booklet is stacked upright between the pusher plate and the exit tray.
When the specified time lapses after the pusher plate stops, the holder plate moves to the upper limit position. *1 *2 *1 Booklet ejection Normally, the pusher plate is at the forward position to hold the booklet upright with it pressed against the exit tray pulled by the constant force spring. At this position, the pusher plate blocks the booklet ejection path. When the booklet ejection process starts, the M107 (pusher) moves the pusher plate back to the turnout position, opening the booklet ejection path. At this time, the booklet is stacked upright between the exit tray and the holder plate located at the upper limit position.
The booklet conveyed from the press section is then ejected by the vertical conveyance roller. When the PS108 (exit) detects the trailing edge of the booklet, conveyance stops. After the specified period of time, the M106 (holder) Exit tray Pusher plate Stacked booklets M107 (pusher motor) Holder plate Constant force spring M106 (holder motor) Booklet 2 - 11 Mechanism Method Conveyance Vertical conveyance roller Booklet ejection Holder plate Pusher plate Upright stack Exit tray Constant force spring